Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in St. Louis

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Square One Brewery & Distillery

4.9

4.9 (944)

$30 and under

Pub

Soulard / Benton Park

About the restaurant

"Patio seating is first come, first served. You can make a request for the patio in your reservation, and while we can't guarantee patio seating we do try to honor your request*

Located in historic Lafayette Square just south of downtown St. Louis, Square One Brewery & Distillery began operations as a Brewery & Restaurant in February of 2006. We strive to produce the highest quality and unique flavors that are not likely to be found in the large volume production of most beer and spirits today. By combining the expertise of the distiller, master brewer, and chef, we are committed to creating an amazing array of flavors and tastes for our customers.

Top review

Cheryl

Dined 3 days ago

Food was very tasty. We all enjoyed what we ordered.

Piazza Messina

4.9

4.9 (364)

$30 and under

Italian

Cottleville

About the restaurant

Piazza Messina is a premier lakeside event venue in cozy Cottleville, Missouri that also offers unique dining options for small groups throughout the week. "Sips" is open on Wed, Thurs, and Sundays, offering casual dining and drinks - the perfect way to unwind with family and friends. An exciting bistro menu features hearty sandwiches, flatbreads, unique salads, and shareables along with weekly chef's specials from 4-8 pm. Our Brunch menu is offered Sundays from 10 am - 1 pm - there's something for everyone! And don't let our Italian name fool you - we love to explore cuisines which you'll see in our weekly specials. Check our website and follow us on social media for live entertainment, food specials, and our bartenders' latest creations!

Brunch Menu: 10:00 - 1:00 Sunday
Sunday Sips: 11:30 - 4:00 p.m. with live music, Bistro Menu, and weekly food/drink specials
Sunset Sips: Wednesday and Thursday 4-8 p.m. (bar/food specials, wine features, theme nights, and live entertainment)

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James

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Wonderful place and good food and drinks. Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. Thanks so much for my wife’s flowers for her birthday. We will be returning.

Veritas Gateway to Food & Wine

4.8

4.8 (47)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Winchester

About the restaurant

Veritas is a 20-year-old West County restaurant offering our community a relaxed, yet sophisticated place to enjoy innovative food and drink.
Chef / Owner Mathis Stitt’s open kitchen allows everyone to see exactly how he turns fresh, locally sourced provisions into enticing and delicious offerings. While these beautiful compositions are clearly the stars, our entire team takes pride in the relationships developed and nurtured around a Veritas table.
For 9 years, Ian Froebe of the Post Dispatch has published a list of the Top 100 Restaurants in St. Louis - Chef Mathis’ Veritas has been on all of them.
Please call us at 636-227-6800, email us at veritasgateway@gmail.com, or drop a note on your online reservation, for specific reservation requests. We look forward to serving you!

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Rick

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Last night we had the zucchini squash and morel mushroom appetizer - amazing blend of flavor and texture. The arancini and pasta were delicious. Mathis continues to crest extraordinary dishes.

Bishop's Post

4.7

4.7 (3403)

$31 to $50

American

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

Here at Bishop’s Post, we like to look back and celebrate our past. Always remembering how we got here, yet forging ahead. That is why you’ll find our menu stocked with timeless favorites – traditional cuisine that people know, love and crave – with contemporary and bold defining flavors.

Bishop's Post Restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dining. * Reservations encouraged call, 636-536-9404, or visit our website www.Bishopspost.com. Menus are listed on our website.

Parties of 6 or more will have a 20% gratuity added to the bill.

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Christy

Dined 3 days ago

Overall, we enjoyed our evening, but dining room was too warm and very humid. They need to make sure the air conditioning is turned up when weather is hot.

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Perennial on Lockwood

4.7

4.7 (442)

$30 and under

Brewery

Webster Groves

About the restaurant

We are a small batch brewery, tasting room, and restaurant located in the heart of Old Webster Groves. Perennial on Lockwood is a collaboration between Olive + Oak and Perennial Artisan Ales offering the best in food, beer (yes we have wine and spirits too) and hospitality in a beautifully remodeled historic garage. Join us at our bar, in our dining room or on our patio.

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JoanneVIP

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

We had a lovely lunch. Our first time at this restaurant so we started with a blackberry bourbon smash, a gin and tonic and fried green tomatoes. All very flavorful and delicious. We ordered the cheese sandwich and a Cuban sandwich . both were great and came with shoestring potatoes . We will be back! Happy Hour and dinner next!

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Experience

Happy Hour at Perennial on Lockwood

Beacon 53

4.7

4.7 (70)

$50 and over

American

Cape Girardeau

About the restaurant

Welcome to Beacon 53, where fine dining meets beautiful views of the Mississippi River. Elevate your evening with a celebration of flavors and choose a sumptuous dish from our meticulously curated menu. Sip handcrafted cocktails prepared by our creative mixologists and unwind while our attentive staff ensures your every need is met. Outdoor seating available.

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Michelle

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Beautiful scenery, wonderful food, great service! Excellent way to celebrate Father’s Day!

Chevys Fresh Mex - Olivette

4.4

4.4 (215)

$30 and under

Mexican

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Making the best Fresh Mex food from scratch, daily!

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Wendy

Dined on May 26, 2025

Such a cute place. Came to eat lunch before flight out of STL. The chips! OMG the chips were so light and tasty! Came out hot with the salsa just right. Not too spicy. Perfect for my taste. The food came out hot and delicious. Service was great. Seems like a good place to celebrate with a group. Has outside seating as well.

Edera Italian Eatery

4.4

4.4 (143)

$31 to $50

Italian

Central West End

About the restaurant

Edera Italian Eatery is focused on serving simple, refined food in a more casual, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Chef Andrew Simon offers a fresh interpretation, sourcing the highest quality ingredients from Italy to Missouri. The menu features premium Neapolitan pizzas, signature pastas and premium entrees. Edera’s cuisine – featuring sauces, pastas and baked goods made fresh daily in the restaurant – are elevated enough for a special night out, while also being approachable enough for everyday fare. Concepted by the Koplar family in consultation with renowned Chef Mike Randolph, Edera has quickly become a fixture in St. Louis’s iconic Central West End neighborhood.

We invite you to experience our newly renovated dining room or dine alfresco alongside towering ivy walls in our Italian style courtyard.

We look forward to serving you!

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Sarah

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Service and food was terrific. The menu has something for everyone and we love the patio.

Woods Fort Restaurant & Event Venue

3.7

3.7 (15)

$30 and under

American

Troy

About the restaurant

Stop in to our gorgeous clubhouse and enjoy the views of Woods Fort Golf Club and immerse your taste buds into Chef Heather's creations. Our newly built restaurant will take your breath away with our modern style and fantastic food and service to pair. We are back and better than ever to serve our customers!

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Wendy

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Had Fried Chicken Buffet. Overall great service. Server was great and kept drinks full.

Brett Hull's Junction House

3.3

3.3 (818)

$30 and under

American

Wentzville

About the restaurant

A multi-leveled meeting place with a sophisticated look and feel, while offering a casual dining and drinking experience. A group of St Louis natives with 20+ years in the local food & beverage industry redefining the meaning of casual sports dining through handcrafted foods and signature mixed drinks to be enjoyed in an atmosphere like no other.

The venue also features a large rooftop patio and balcony area equipped to accommodate year round St Louis weather. Unique to the area, the venue’s rooftop provides a perfect space to host a private party, reception, or banquet. All 3 areas are equipped with full-service bars and area for dining. Whether you’re looking to enjoy cheering on your favorite sports team in one of the many vast viewing areas, get together with friends for a night out, have a business meeting, bring the family, or a new spot for date-night, you’ll find it all here.

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Aisha

Dined on May 30, 2025

Keith and Angelina were amazing!! We were there to try their ahi tuna and it was a hit. Would recommend this place for seafood.

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